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Aussies no match for Kiwis in sevens world title final

Australia's women's sevens team were no match for New Zealand in the world championship final, losing 31-7 at the 2028 Olympic venue.

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Brazier's Brave step to coach sevens in Japan

Black Ferns Sevens great Kelly Brazier is growing her coaching credentials with rising Japanese club, Brave Louve - as long as she can take her young sons with her, she tells Suzanne McFadden.

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Nelly’s taking care of Black Ferns business

The world champion Black Ferns have a new manager - with a winning pedigree. And Nelly Strickland can't wait to turn coach Allan Bunting's brainwaves into reality for the team. Suzanne McFadden reports.

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Hirini reveals she's new Pearl in Japan sevens crown

Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini is heading to Japan to play professional sevens for the Pearls club – something she wants to make more permanent once her international career is over, she tells Suzanne McFadden in an exclusive interview.

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Twinkle toes teen runs riot in world sevens

Jorja Miller has quickly become one of the key players in the successful Black Ferns Sevens in her first season on the world series circuit, and it's a unique combination of sports that's helped her reach the top, Merryn Anderson discovers.

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Aussie, NZ women name 7s rivalry as No.1

The captains of Australia and New Zealand women's sevens sides claim the rivalry between the teams is among the most competitive in world rugby.

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The Best in Black Awards

After a fantastic year for the world champion Black Ferns, and one that finished with six consecutive wins and a draw for the All Blacks, Jim Kayes looks at who performed the best in black.

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Black Ferns the answer to every NZ rugby question

Leading rugby writer and broadcaster Jim Kayes says NZ Rugby cannot ignore the vitality and commercial appeal of the Black Ferns any longer - and things must change

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Cokayne ready for school reunion in heat of Rugby World Cup final battle

English-born hooker, who grew up in New Zealand, will face two Feilding High School friends in Saturday’s final at Eden Park

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Black Ferns boogie to the big dance

Music, fun and laughter have helped the Black Ferns reach the Rugby World Cup final this weekend. And Jim Kayes believes they must keep playing to have fun - and victory will come with it.

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New Zealand score nine tries in thumping win over Wales to reach semi-finals

Portia Woodman became the all-time leading try scorer in tournament history

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New Zealand 57 Scotland 0: Malcolm's women bow out after rout by Black Ferns

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Savvy sevens stars balance out green Black Ferns

The Black Ferns' scarcity of test caps may have left them exposed in an emotional Rugby World Cup opener, Jim Kayes writes. But their experienced sevens stars who've come to the rescue.

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Black Ferns couple fight their way back to World Cup

After a spate of injuries that could easily have ended their careers, rugby couple Renee Wickliffe and Portia Woodman have helped each other back into the Black Ferns to defend the World Cup.

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Comm Games Day 3: The Lunch Wrap

The Black Ferns Sevens bow out with bronze and a gutsy Para swimmer bags silver on another prolific day for NZ at the Commonwealth Games.

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The change that made Sevens Sisters great

In her new book, Sevens Sisters, sports broadcaster Rikki Swannell goes deep into the Black Ferns Sevens' culture to explain how their unique approach has shaped their success.

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